Why Is Obama So Popular at the Moment?

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He's not Bush.

Exactly.  The fact that Bush's approvals almost match up perfectly with those who disapprove of Obama is not a coincidence.  I'd expect Obama's approvals to come down by at least 10 points after his first 100 days.  He's going to have to make some decisions or compromises that will make somebody unhappy.  But as long as the majority of people feel as if "things are getting done" he'll have a net positive rating.